Atty. Mitchell "Mitch" Santos

Atty. Mitchell "Mitch" Santos

Mitch Santos represents a variety of clients in complex commercial disputes with a focus on intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, and trade secret matters. Mr.

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About Mitchell "Mitch" Santos at a glance

Mitchell "Mitch" Santos is a business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2020) and University of California Berkeley (BA, 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mitch Santos represents a variety of clients in complex commercial disputes with a focus on intellectual property litigation, including patent, copyright, and trade secret matters
  • Mr. Santos has experience litigating a diverse range of IP disputes in federal court and before the International Trade Commission
  • Mr. Santos also maintains an active pro bono docket, including assisting asylum applicants and veterans in their proceedings before the Government

Practice Areas Explained

Mitchell "Mitch" Santos's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchell "Mitch" Santos handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mitchell "Mitch" Santos is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mitchell "Mitch" Santos is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mitchell "Mitch" Santos

Where is Mitchell "Mitch" Santos's law office located?
Mitchell "Mitch" Santos's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mitchell "Mitch" Santos handle?
Mitchell "Mitch" Santos focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Mitchell "Mitch" Santos go to law school?
Mitchell "Mitch" Santos earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (BA, 2016).
How can I contact Mitchell "Mitch" Santos for a consultation?
You can contact Mitchell "Mitch" Santos directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mitchell "Mitch" Santos received?
Mitchell "Mitch" Santos's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 2020
BA
University of California Berkeley
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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